An AP investigation examines the cofidential contracts between Monsanto, which makes 90% of the world’s genetically engineered seeds, and the famers and smaller seed companies it bends to its will with extremely restrictive licensing agreements.

With its near-total market dominance, when Monsanto decides to raises prices, as they did by 25% last year, we all just have to swallow it.

AP INVESTIGATION: Monsanto seed biz role revealed

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